Tampa Catholic has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 10.31 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They came up short against the Steinbrenner Warriors, falling 34-13. The Crusaders were not able to make up for their loss to the Warriors from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Tampa Catholic lost, don't look at Izzy Rein. Despite the final result, she picked up 121 receiving yards and one TD. Rein was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 65 yards.
Tampa Catholic didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Karis Louisaint and Samantha Dobson, who each picked up one interception apiece.
Steinbrenner's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was KK Ramsey, who threw for 215 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 36 yards and a pair of scores. The Warriors' leading receiver Chloe Waddington was Ramsey's top target yet again, picking up 71 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
This is the second loss in a row for Tampa Catholic and nudges their season record down to 8-5. As for Steinbrenner, they pushed their record up to 9-4 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Tampa Catholic has already played their next contest, a 25-6 victory against Keswick Christian on the 4th. As for Steinbrenner, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 31-0 win against Blake on the 3rd.
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